Jade Winterburn

Guest writer

Notoriously queer, Jade Winterburn is a writer, critic, and a veteran of the Auckland's local stand-up comedy scene. You can reach her at comedianjade@gmail.com

A segment of 2021’s Pride March filling Victoria Street East. (Photo: Sam Sutherland)

The rebirth of Auckland Pride

After a year off thanks to Omicron, Pride is back – and it feels as exciting and vital as ever.

By Jade Winterburn | 1st February, 2023

August 3, Bangkok, Thailand: anti-Rowling signs at a Harry Potter-themed pro-democracy rally (Photo: Lauren DeCicca/Getty Images)

JK Rowling and the damage done

Another day, another bout of transphobia from JK Rowling. It's long past time for us to listen, instead, to actual experts.

By Jade Winterburn | 20th September, 2020

Three thousand marchers block Auckland central roads waving pride flags. Photo: JJ Allen.

Our wellbeing, our terms: OurPride 2020 is going to pop off

The tail end of 2018 featured uproarious debate over the future direction of Auckland Pride. A year later, Jade Winterburn reflects on the developments since then and what that means for the future of Pride.

By Jade Winterburn | 1st December, 2019